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Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.

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Drones for Good

A missing woman from Elkton, Maryland was found safe late Sunday night after an extensive search that included drones with thermal cameras.

Haye KestelooSep 6

Florida

Earlier this week a disturbing video showed up on TikTok in which an alligator grabs a DJI Spark drone mid-air. The reptile attempts to eat...

Haye KestelooSep 2

Drone Incidents

The Dixie Fire drone incident is under investigation by the FAA and the FBI. The drone flight had interfered with Cal Fire aircraft fire...

Haye KestelooAug 12

Drones for Good

After the Champlain Towers South condominium collapsed, drones were flown night and day to survey the Surfside condo collapse and look for

Haye KestelooAug 10

Nebraska

To clear roadways faster while troopers are still conducting a crash investigation, the Nebraska State Patrol has launched a drone program.

Haye KestelooAug 10

United States

A thermal drone helped to locate a motorcyclist after a crash early Saturday morning in Waupaca County in Wisconsin. You can read more stories

Haye KestelooAug 9

Texas

We talk with Coitt Kessler from Austin Fire Department and Adam Johnson from Austin/Travis County EMS about Public Safety Unmanned Systems.

Haye KestelooJul 27

Firefighters

Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman of the Menlo Park District said “Take the handcuffs off,” he said. “Let us fly [drones].”

Haye KestelooJun 28

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